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While I'm not a 911 driver ( yet ) I think I can comment here . The last traditional 911 was built in in 1989. That makes the newest one 15 years old. Compare the 1989 911 to any other production car built in 1989 and you'll find it near the top of the pack. Remember that very few manufacturers were getting the same horsepower ratings out of a 3.2 liter displacement 6 cyl motor. I seem to recall that my 1989 Pontiac Gran Prix had a 3.1 V-6 that output about 110hp. Go back a little further to the 911 SC era and look what Detroit was getting out of 5 liter V-8's at the time: about 150 hp.
Bear in mind that the Cayenne driver is either leasing or making payments on his vehicle that would rival a mortgage! Seems like most of the Pelicanheads are taking advantage of depreciation and have $15-20k invested in a timeless classic that cost as much as house when new. Last time I looked, $15-20k pays for a used late model Ford Taurus.
Just my thoughts,
Gene
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